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Defrauded and re-frauded: How scammers target victims again March 13, 2025

If you’ve ever been scammed, you might think it’s over — but for fraudsters, it may only be the beginning.  Falling victim to a scam is a distressing experience, but what’s even more alarming is that fraudsters often come back…

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Advocacy Spotlight: Algoma branch hosts Ontario election town hall March 11, 2025

A recent Algoma Branch event offered older adults an opportunity to hear from Ontario provincial government candidates for the Sault Ste. Marie riding.  The Algoma Branch of the National Association of Federal Retirees, in partnership with District-03-Algoma of the Retired…

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National Association of Federal Retirees statement on U.S. tariffs March 5, 2025

Federal Retirees warns that U.S. tariffs will disproportionally affect Canadians living on fixed incomes, including seniors.  This article was originally published on March 4, 2025, by the Toronto Star. The National Association of Federal Retirees expresses deep concern regarding the…

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Pizzino: American tariffs pose a major threat to aging Canadians March 4, 2025

Rising costs for groceries and essential goods are more than an inconvenience for aging Canadians — they are a direct threat to financial security.  This article was originally published on March 4, 2025, by National Newswatch. Punishing tariffs against Canada…

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Join our Ontario team as an advocacy program officer March 4, 2025

Protect federal pensions and support retirees by volunteering as an advocacy program officer in Ontario.   The National Association of Federal Retirees is looking for volunteers to fill the role of advocacy program officer (APO) in Ontario. Apply today! APOs are…

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New monthly PDSP contribution rates, effective April 1, 2025 February 26, 2025

The Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan is a voluntary dental plan which provides dental coverage to eligible federal pensioners and their family members.  The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat has announced new Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan (PDSP) monthly contribution rates that…

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New PSHCP pensioner contribution rates for 2025 February 26, 2025

The Public Service Health Care Plan is a voluntary health-care plan for federal employees, federal retirees and their dependents.  The Treasury Board has announced the new Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) monthly contribution rates that will come into effect…

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Sage60: Wintertime reads January 30, 2025

The winter issue of Sage60, Sage magazine’s digital partner publication, is now live.  The fourth issue of Sage60, the digital partner publication of Federal Retirees’ Sage magazine, is here. This quarterly e-zine, featuring four original stories from our team of…

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National Association of Federal Retirees calls for action on seniors’ issues in Ontario election January 29, 2025

There’s an urgent need to develop robust infrastructure supporting active, healthy and financially secure retirement for aging Ontarians.  This article was originally published on Jan. 29, 2025, by the Financial Post.The National Association of Federal Retirees today called on all…

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Seeking passionate pension and health benefits advocates January 28, 2025

Make a difference in the lives of your fellow federal retirees as a volunteer on the Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan Board or on the Public Sector Pension Investment Board’s Nominating Committee.  Recruitment for this role is now closed. Please sign…

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Public Safety Canada is recruiting former public servants January 20, 2025

Public Safety Canada is currently recruiting federal retirees at all levels.  Federal Retirees is sharing the following message on behalf of Public Safety Canada. For additional information about this opportunity, email donna.huen@ps-sp.gc.ca to connect with Donna Huen, manager of the…

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Association president and CEO share holiday wishes December 18, 2024

On behalf of the National Association of Federal Retirees, we wish you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season.  Our president, Roy Goodall, and CEO, Anthony Pizzino, have written letters to express their holiday wishes in their own words,…

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